Wilmington, VT Fire Department

Wilmington, VT Fire Department

Welcome to the official website of the Wilmington, VT Fire Department. This page is sponsored and maintained by the members of the Wilmington Firefighters Association.

December 6, 2025 Annual “Ladies Night Dinner” / Awards Celebration

The 1st Saturday evening of December, we all gather for “Ladies Night”. Ladies Night is a night to honor the wife’s, husbands, partners, significant others and friends who support all that we do; the nights and days away on calls, the training hours, the missed birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and all the time spent away from “home” to do what we do….serve the residents/visitors of Wilmington and the Deerfield Valley and our neighbors. It also allows us to highlight our members contributions to the department with length of service awards, FF of the year award and everyone’s favorite, the I Made the Chief Proud Award.

Last night we gathered at The Stack Restaurant for a wonderful meal provided by Johnny and his staff, and music/entertainment by DJ Todd Crawford and the 3rd annual ugly sweater contest. As is customary, we are always joined by our Honorary FF’s and special guests who help our cause.

Here is our awards for this year:

5 years of service – FF Joe Carcich

10 years of service – FF Brian Wuoti

Lt. Matt Somerville

15 years of service – FF Dan Elliott

FF DJ Pike

30 years of service – FF John Lazelle

Firefighter of the Year – Captain Bobby Maynard

I Made the Chief Proud – FF DJ Pike

Ugly Sweater Contest winner – Honorary FF Doug Baker (2 years in a row!)

Last night, Chief Moore had the honor to present FF Brian Johnson with his 55th year of service award. Brian started a long time ago (you guys can do math!), and rose through the ranks as a Firefighter, Officer and then onto Chief both as a volunteer and then our 1st paid Chief in the late 80’s. Brian kept our ever successful junior program moving forward, ushered us into the “future” with equipment to allow us to do what we do, and kept the department as a whole, moving forward. Brian was a Driver/Pump Operator for many years after leaving the Chiefs position to take a different job for the State of Vermont. Last year, Brian officially turned his gear in, from responding to calls but he remains active by doing our monthly SCBA checks, and showing up to all our events to lend a hand and just being a presence around, something that only Brian can do, We are fortunate to have had 55 years of service from an individual, but even more fortunate to have it be Brian!!!

Thank you to all that keep us moving forward, how large or how small the commitment, because this is a team game, and we truly can’t do it without everyone! If you have ever thought of becoming part of this team or wondered what it takes, give the fire station a call at 802–464–8022, or stop and see us on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30PM for our training sessions or stop on down during the daytime during the week and see us!

Apparatus / Equipment

Check out this great video about volunteer fire departments.

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WILMINGTON

BURN PERMITS

Effective Monday, April 15, 2024, a person in the Town of Wilmington shall not kindle a fire in the open air for the purpose of burning brush, weeds or grass without first obtaining permission from the Fire Warden. Violators shall be fined not more than $200.00 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both. Please note that burning of trash or chemically treated wood is illegal at any time.

Burn Permits are available at the Wilmington Fire Department during week days (M-F) from 8 am to 4:30 pm. You may stop by or call the Wilmington Fire Department first at the non-emergency number of 464-8022 to see if the fire chief is available to issue.

After hours (reasonable please) they are available by calling the Vermont Forest Fire Warden Scott Moore at 780-9452 or Deputy Warden Michael Mannhaupt at 774-487-4882.

Weekends- please check at the Wilmington Police Department to see if a Police Department dispatcher is available to issue permits. Please pre- plan and thank you for your cooperation.

Scott Moore, Fire Warden

Wilmington Fire Department “In Memoriam” page has been updated! 1/14/2024

Check out the clock that was donated to the Department!

Charlie Harris was a Firefighter for over 50 years.
From Winchenden, Mass. In the 1950’s to his 35 years in Keene,NH. Starting in the 1980’s.
When Charlie passed, his wife Diane, wanted to donate some of his collectable items.
She reached out to former Wilmington firefighter, and Keene Fire Mutual Aid Deputy Chief of Tom Redin.
This wooden AHRENS Fire Apparatus clock was one item that Diane thought Tom should have. Not having the space to hang the clock, Tom approached us to see if we could hang it in the Day Room of our new station.
It is now proudly displayed on the wall of our Day room. Diane is extremely happy that it went to another fire Department. She says, “Especially one with a new station!”
Thank You very much Charlie, Diane, and Tom